The most likely places to trigger an avalanche are wind-loaded features at upper elevations and on steep sun-exposed slopes.
Varying amounts of snow have accumulated atop a widespread crust since last weekend. Expect slabs to be larger and more likely in wind-loaded terrain. Low density fresh snow will be especially sensitive to direct sun.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Variable amounts of recent snow (10-60+ cm) has buried a widespread crust formed last weekend. Strong winds have redistributed this snow in exposed terrain, while the snow remains generally low-density in sheltered terrain.
Below the crust, the remainder of the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. 10 to 35 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
